I can barely tolerate the thought of Christmas anymore. We had such wonderful, full, happy holidays while growing up and right up until Gary died 3 years ago. We managed to have a good Christmas two years ago with the grandchildren here, but now with my parents and Gary gone, and hubby's DIL not allowing us (or anyone) to visit the children, the house is too empty to feel any sense of celebration anymore. So sad. I know Christmas is what we make it, but we just haven't yet been able to get past the emptiness to see how we can make it something we want to stay home for. I don't know if I'll be well enough for a cruise this year, but we're hoping to at least get to Florida for a few days in the sun.
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When you don't like a thing, change it.
If you can't change it, change the way you think about it.

(Maya Angelou)